Principal Consultant, Air Quality
About The Position
ERM is hiring a Principal Consultant, Air Quality to help grow its air quality services and serve industrial clients in the Great Lakes area. The role may be based in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, or Minnesota and will contribute to the Midwest practice’s growth and ERM’s broader global strategy. The position offers a partner-track opportunity and focuses on helping clients navigate regulatory requirements while advancing sustainability goals. The successful candidate will develop client relationships, win and lead strategic projects, advise clients on air quality compliance and permitting, and manage project scope, budgets, and schedules. The role also includes mentoring staff, supporting cross-selling of ERM services, and collaborating globally to deliver air quality solutions. Frequent travel to client locations across a large geographic area is required. A valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle is required. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering (chemical, environmental, or mechanical), or a related field.
- At least 6 years of air quality consulting experience, including technical depth in air emission inventories, Title V, PSD, NSR, BACT, and MACT.
- Proven seller/doer track record and success winning strategic projects.
- Strong project management skills, including scope, budget, and schedule management.
- Recognized expertise in federal and state air regulations.
- Experience negotiating with regulatory agencies.
- Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
- Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle, due to frequent travel to client locations.
- Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in environmental science, engineering (chemical, environmental, or mechanical), or a related field.
- Professional certification such as P.E., CSP, CHMM, or similar.
- Expertise in air dispersion modeling, storm water, SPCC, RMP/PSM, CEQA permitting, or multi-media auditing.
- Familiarity with stack testing and ambient air measurement.
- Established relationships within industrial sectors in the Great Lakes area.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic market plans to grow ERM’s air quality services.
- Lead complex air permitting and compliance programs for industrial clients.
- Serve as a trusted advisor, helping clients maintain maximum operating flexibility.
- Manage project deliverables, budgets, and schedules.
- Expand ERM’s profile through technical excellence and business development.
- Mentor junior and mid-level staff and foster their technical and leadership growth.
- Collaborate globally to deliver innovative air quality solutions.
- Support cross-selling of ERM’s broader service offerings.
- Build and maintain client relationships and win strategic projects.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and floating holidays.
- Parental leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k).
- Other applicable benefits for eligible employees.
- May be eligible for bonus pay, subject to ERM’s discretion and policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
